The repetition by US Defense Secretary James Mattis during his recent visit to Islamabad that Pakistan should “redouble” its efforts against Islamist militants has further strained an already tumultuous relationship. These recent public statements mask the broader disarray in US foreign policy and the flaws in the new approach to Afghanistan and South Asia unveiled earlier this year.
Tag: Afghanistan
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Even within the Russian-led process there are divergences of opinion on such talks, with India and Afghanistan steadfastly maintaining that reconciliation is possible only upon the Taliban’s complete renunciation of violence.
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One of the common arguments against negotiating with the Taliban is that the group is not sincere in its efforts.
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Mark Bowden, the United Nations humanitarian aid coordinator in Afghanistan, discusses the protracted humanitarian crisis in the country.
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Failure of the unity government to complete its tenure would likely further destabilize Afghanistan and threaten the gains made in the past 15 years.
